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Reduction of influenza A virus prevalence in pigs at weaning after using custom-made influenza vaccines in the breeding herds of an integrated swine farm system

A comprehensive approach to influenza control on pig farms, including surveillance, vaccination, and careful implementation of the program, is necessary to reduce the incidence of IAV in pigs.

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Escherichia coli vaccines for weaned piglets

The most common diseases in piglets caused by E. coli are colibacillosis and edema disease.

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Intervacc announces breakthrough protection against Streptococcus suis infection in piglets

Intervacc AB (publ) is first in the world to show that piglets were protected against the virulent and severe disease-causing S. suis Sequence Types 1 and 16 (serotype 2 and 9, respectively), by vaccinating sows and transferring maternal immunity to piglets. The protection was proven in two separate challenge studies.

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New veterinary medicines recommended for EU marketing authorization

Of the 30 new drugs recommended for marketing authorisation by the EMA in 2025, two are for swine.

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Oral vaccines against respiratory diseases: activating the common mucosal immune system

Oral vaccination in pigs, previously limited to enteric pathogens, is emerging as an innovative strategy against respiratory diseases. By building on the potential of the Common Mucosal Immune System (CMIS), new formulations can trigger immune responses in distant mucosal sites starting from the gut.

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Activation of the common mucosal immune system by oral vaccine

By exploring the mechanisms of the Common Mucosal Immune System (CMIS), orally administered vaccines are capable of activating coordinated immune responses across different mucosal sites in the body. In this content, we explain how local activation in the GALT triggers protective effects in distant mucosal tissues, such as the respiratory tract, thereby expanding the reach of immune protection.

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African swine fever virus vaccine strain Asfv-G-∆I177l reverts to virulence and negatively affects reproductive performance

ASFV-G-ΔI177L is not genetically stable and, therefore not safe for use in ASF vaccines. ASF vaccine candidates should be tested for safety in pregnant animals.

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EMA recommends licensing of first swine dysentery vaccine

This is the first vaccine against this disease with a favorable opinion for its authorization in the European Union.

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Vietnam to export first batch of ASF vaccine to Indonesia

Indonesia becomes the third country to officially authorize the use of the AVAC ASF LIVE vaccine, after Vietnam and the Philippines.

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Canada to establish FMD vaccine bank

Canada is making significant progress towards the creation of a dedicated foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank.

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WOAH adopts new ASF vaccine standard

This standard aims to provide minimum standards for safe and effective vaccines.

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WOAH recognizes Argentina's foot-and-mouth disease free status

The World Organization for Animal Health delivered the official certificate in Paris.

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South Africa makes progress to contain foot and mouth disease

Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has announced significant progress in South Africa’s battle against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

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MSD Animal Health Unveils Swine Protect & Connect™, A Unique Herd Management Ecosystem Uniting Swine Health, Technology, and Individual Pig Care

Swine Protect & Connect™ advances precision swine health management by integrating intradermal vaccination (PORCILIS^®), needle-free delivery (IDAL™), and animal-level traceability (LeeO) to help maximise swine production.

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Can exoskeletons help us when vaccinating piglets?

Two models of exoskeletons were tested on farms to evaluate whether they improved working conditions during piglet vaccination.